Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.
After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts. In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos. He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made popular after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000. Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim.
Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
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Studio albums
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Purple Rain (1984)
Around the World in a Day (1985)
Parade (1986)
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Lovesexy (1988)
Batman (1989)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Diamonds and Pearls (1991)
Love Symbol (1992)
Come (1994)
The Black Album (1994)
The Gold Experience (1995)
Chaos and Disorder (1996)
Emancipation (1996)
Crystal Ball (1998)
The Truth (1998)
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (1999)
The Rainbow Children (2001)
One Nite Alone... (2002)
Xpectation (2003)
N·E·W·S (2003)
The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Musicology (2004)
3121 (2006)
Planet Earth (2007)
Lotusflow3r (2009)
MPLSound (2009)
20Ten (2010)
Plectrumelectrum (2014)
Art Official Age (2014)
HITnRUN Phase One (2015)
HITnRUN Phase Two (2015)
Posthumous releases:
Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018)
Originals (2019)
Welcome 2 America (2021)
Prince also released two albums credited to Madhouse, three albums credited to the New Power Generation, and one credited to the N.P.G. Orchestra:
Madhouse:
8 (1987)
16 (1987)
The New Power Generation:
Goldnigga (1993)
Exodus (1995)
Newpower Soul (1998)
The N.P.G. Orchestra:
Kamasutra (1997)
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Do U Lie
Prince Lyrics
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OK, Merci
When I lie awake in my boudoir I think of you dear
Do you think of me, or do you lie, do you lie?
When I'm in a sad and lonely mood, dear, I cry for you, dear (I cry for you)
Do you cry for me, do you cry, do you cry?
When I need another human's touch, I wear a frown
'Cause you're uptown
Going down, going down, going down
I, I, I don't lie to you (I I don't lie)
When I say that I'm in love mama (mama, mama)
I feel so good when you're near (mama, mama)
Tell me do you feel it too?
Do you lie, do you lie?
Do you cry from the inside out, dear?
Or are they only artificial tears? (artificial tears)
Do you really mean it when you cry, when you cry, when you cry?
(Do you lie?) when I need someone to talk to
You're not around (you're not around)
You're not around (I wear a frown)
When I need (tell me why)
Another human touch
I wear a frown (tell me why you want to go)
'Cause you're uptown (and leave me all alone)
Going down, going down, going down (goin' down)
Going down, going down, going down (down, down, down)
Going down, going down, going down (down, down, down)
When I lie awake in my boudoir (I think of you)
I think of you dear (do you)
Do y'all think of me
Or do you lie, do you lie?
The lyrics of Prince's song "Do U Lie" explore themes of loneliness, love, and trust. The song is a ballad that is driven by the singer's need for human connection and the desire to be with someone whom he loves. The repeated refrain asking "Do you lie?" expresses the singer's doubt and lack of trust in his lover's sincerity.
The lyrics begin with the French sentence "Les enfants qui mentent ne vont pas au paradis" which means "Children who lie do not go to paradise." This indicates that the song is about honesty and the importance of being truthful in relationships. The singer then describes his sadness and longing for his lover, asking if they feel the same way. However, the lyrics also reveal that the lover is not always there when the singer needs them, leading to further doubt and mistrust.
The chorus reveals that the singer himself does not lie to his lover when he says that he is in love. He feels good when his lover is near and asks if they feel the same way. However, the following lyrics question whether the lover's tears are artificial and whether they really mean it when they cry. The final verse repeats the doubts and loneliness of the earlier verses, asking if the lover really thinks about the singer or if they are lying.
Overall, the lyrics of "Do U Lie" paint a complex picture of a relationship that is fraught with doubt and mistrust, despite the singer's love for their partner. The repeated refrain of "Do you lie?" highlights the importance of honesty and the doubts that can arise when it is absent.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lie awake in my boudoir I think of you dear
When I'm lying in bed, I think about you and wonder if you do too
Do you think of me, or do you lie, do you lie?
Do you really think about me, or are you lying to yourself?
When I'm in a sad and lonely mood, dear, I cry for you, dear (I cry for you)
When I'm feeling depressed and alone, I cry for you hoping you'll be there for me
Do you cry for me, do you cry, do you cry?
Do you ever cry for me or is it just me who is always longing for you?
When I need someone to talk to, you're not around
When I need support and someone to talk to, you're never there
When I need another human's touch, I wear a frown
When I'm longing for human intimacy, I feel sad and unfulfilled
'Cause you're uptown
Because you're living in luxury and ignoring my feelings
Going down, going down, going down
I'm spiraling down and feeling worse
I, I, I don't lie to you (I I don't lie)
I'm honest with you and don't lie to you
When I say that I'm in love mama (mama, mama)
When I tell you I love you, I really mean it
I feel so good when you're near (mama, mama)
I feel happy and alive when I'm with you
Tell me do you feel it too?
Do you also feel the same way I do?
Do you lie, do you lie?
Are you hiding your true feelings from me?
Do you cry from the inside out, dear?
Do you cry from deep within yourself out of sadness?
Or are they only artificial tears? (artificial tears)
Or are you only pretending to cry and using fake tears?
Do you really mean it when you cry, when you cry, when you cry?
Do your tears reflect your true feelings or are they just a facade?
(Do you lie?) when I need someone to talk to
Are you lying to me when you say you'll be there for me?
You're not around (you're not around)
You're never there for me
You're not around (I wear a frown)
Your absence makes me sad
When I need (tell me why) Another human touch
When I crave human connection and touch
I wear a frown (tell me why you want to go)
I feel unhappy and lost, wondering why you would leave me
'Cause you're uptown (and leave me all alone)
Because you live a luxurious life and leave me feeling isolated and lonely
Going down, going down, going down (goin' down)
I'm spiraling deeper into sadness and despair
Going down, going down, going down (down, down, down)
I'm sinking lower, feeling worse
Going down, going down, going down (down, down, down)
I'm falling deeper into my emotional turmoil
When I lie awake in my boudoir (I think of you)
When I'm in bed, I can't stop thinking about you
Do y'all think of me
Do you and everyone else ever think about me?
Or do you lie, do you lie?
Or is everyone lying to me and pretending to care?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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